PGH Dynasty Classic : Day 1 17U Standouts
The Prep Girls Hoops Dynasty Classic two-day event saw action run all-day day one on the eight courts of the Sports Pavilion in Lawrence. This is a look at the many 17U players from all pools that I saw stand…
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Continue ReadingThe Prep Girls Hoops Dynasty Classic two-day event saw action run all-day day one on the eight courts of the Sports Pavilion in Lawrence. This is a look at the many 17U players from all pools that I saw stand out Saturday.
Ashley Alverez, 5’9″, CG, 2024, Colorado Prospect Academy 2022 – The Westminster High School, Colorado, combo guard showed terrific versatility and use of her size. She has solid handles to clear defensive rebounds and transition speed with the ball. She showed terrific footwork on a block whirl move she used to create a score and a one-handed scoop move on the move to get another.
Mack Carson Mack Carson 5'8" | CG De Soto | 2023 State KS , 5’7″, CG, 2023, Kansas Elite 2022 Ebert – The De Soto High School, Kansas, guard not only showed an ability to hit the quick tre off the catch but she showed off her athleticism and handles in making a nifty whirl to create a shot off the bounce.
Chloe Clevenger Chloe Clevenger 5'6" | PG McPherson | 2023 State KS , 5’6″, PG, 2023, Lady Prospects 2022 – Clevenger is completing her season at Doniphan West High School, Kansas, making a living getting to the hoop and creating those opps in many ways. Showing her speed with ball and athleticism on the finish.
Jacqueline David Jacqueline David 6'0" | SF William Chrisman | 2021 State MO , 6’0″, PF, 2021, KC Lady Run GMC 2022 UAA – The William Chrisman High School, Missouri, 2021 started her day by showing off her ability to seal defenders inside and her back-to-basket game once she got the ball in her hands. I liked her quick feet on her moves and athleticism on the finish.
Kennedy Harper, 5’10”, CG, 2021, New Mexico D I – Harper, a Estrella Hills High School, Arizona, 2021, caught my eye with her smart play using high screens well to create. She was able to use her quick first step to drive and to work in space for a quick release jumper.
Emma Jimenez, 5’5″, PG, 2022, BC Denver 2022 Gold – From Mountain Range High School, Colorado, Jimenez not only caught my eye with her speed with the ball but also her quick release on three point shots off the catch.
Ashton Judd Ashton Judd 5'11" | SF West Plains | 2022 State MO , 6’0″, SF, 2022, Assassins 2022 – The West Plains High School, Missouri, forward can do many things well. She elevates well, has good size and length, and has handles to create. I liked her ability to use high screens to score on mid-range jumpers. She also has quicks to play the point defensively and close up half court traps.
Serenity Keo Serenity Keo 5'7" | CG Lawrence | 2023 State KS , 5’7″, CG, 2023, KC Royalty 2022 – From Lawrence High School, Kansas, Keo scored on a couple of the most athletic, dumbfounding “did I just see that?” scores I saw all day. Both from under the basket. One a sweet wrap around on the move. The other a jump out flip of the ball off the glass circus shot. If athleticism was not enough to see, she made a terrific step-in to draw a charge late in a game that had a substantial impact on the outcome.
Kelsey Koza, 5’6″, CG, 2022, State 38 Basketball 2022 – The Severance High School, Colorado, combo guard showed a knack for consistently exploiting defensive mistakes of her opponents. She used good speed and handles to get to the basket. She then made opponents pay for fouling her by knocking down her free throws.
Naveah Lucero, 5’3″, CG, 2025, Rado Prep Elite 2022 – The Mapleton School of the Arts, Colorado, combo guard made a statement with her end-to-end ability to finish and do so with elevation and athleticism.
Charlize Luehman, 5’8″, 2022, F, Illinois Inferno 2022 Blue – From Father McGivney High School, Illinois, Luehman made good use of her solid build to make good positional defensive decisions. She did a terrific job of holding her ground and challenging shots straight up rather than getting jumpy.
Kiersten Robbins, 6’0″, PF, 2022, Della Lamb 2022 Gold – The Platte County High School, Missouri, post used her solid build and athleticism to box well and to score inside of post moves.
Micayla Silas, 5’9″, CG, 2023, Unity Basketball 2022 – From Seymour High School, Wisconsin, Silas showed athleticism and shooting ability. Her perimeter range extends to 25′ and is a strong free throw shooter. Getting into the lane off the bounce she finished creatively, including with a slick under basket scoop off the glass.
Rebecca Snyder Rebecca Snyder 6'0" | PF Emporia | 2023 State KS , 6’0″, 2023, Next Level Eclipse Stewart 2022 – Emporia High School, Kansas, competed well on both ends of the floor and transitioned with speed. She showed good hands in transition, giving guards running the break opportunities to gather assists. She made good use of her length when finishing at speed.
Rylee Vierthaler, 5’11”, PF, 2023, Kansas Elite 2022 Novicoff – The Maryville High School, Missouri, impressed with her solid handles, strength, offensive aggression and an ability to create shots.